So, as cool as it is that I am blogging this from 35,000 feet (wifi on my flight) It is with a heavy burden that I blog this following story. From Wave of Homophobia Sweeps the Muslim World In most Islamic countries, gay men and women are ostracized, persecuted and in some cases even murdered. Repressive regimes are often fanning the flames of hatred in a bid to outdo Islamists when it comes to spreading “moral panic. ”More than 30 Islamic countries have laws on the books that prohibit homosexuality and make it a criminal offense. In most cases punishment ranges from floggings to … [Read more...]
